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been involved in putting on the event, participation in the contest and interest in Toastmasters has
continued to increase. This year, the club participated in the Longview event, Squirrel Fest, taking the
main stage for 40 minutes and engaged the audience in Table Topics. The event was attending by
over 7,000 people according to the local newspaper, The Daily News.
John stated that Tall Tales Contests are just one way to involve the community in Toastmasters
events. He suggests that clubs be creative, and identify festivals and other events and contact the
organizers to be part of the event. Put together a proposal and present it to theatrical, historical, and
educational groups. Propose a Tall Tales contest, debate, or demonstration meeting as way to
introduce Toastmasters to new audiences.
He recommends that the organizer use the event as a High Performance Leadership project. His
takeaway from organizing two Tall Tales events is that doing it by yourself is not effective. To be
really successful, events no matter their theme, requires a good project plan and a group who is
open and interested in experimenting with new approaches. If you are collaborating with the
organizers of an existing event, like Squirrel Fest, seek out ways that your contributions will add value
and further the objectives of the hosting organization.
To learn more about how to organize a Tall Tales contest or other event like this, contact John
Anderson, at pro@d7toastmasters.org. District 7 is very interested in supporting your club building
activities. If your club to be part of an upcoming community event with an entry fee, please contact
lgm@d7toastmasters.org.
Alexis Mason Talks Up to serve in their roles successfully. At last count,
Toastmasters by Phyllis Harmon, DTM 15 out of 18 clubs in the Division met or
exceeded the minimum of four club officers
In an article appearing in the Columbian on trained, with Leaders Edge, Salmon Speakers,
August 22, Alexis Mason discusses her journey Astoria Toastmasters, and Columbian Club
achieving the distinction of 7 officers trained.
in Toastmasters from being a shy, nervous,
sweaty palmed speaker to being the confident, The governors begin training their replacements
public speaker she is today. If you’ve not read in January, so that the Division will have a
her story, you can find it online. seamless transition to a new governor team on
July 1, 2015. Alexis and team are off to a great
I had the opportunity to spend some quality
time with Alexis recently. I found her to be witty start. I anticipate that they will reach their goals
by June 30th, and be Presidents Distinguished
and easy to share stories with. I found her to
also be a realist with the ability to think globally. Division .
Division G Welcomes July and
As an example, before the year began, she and
her area governor team had their success plans
August New Members!
mapped out, goals set, and everyone working
towards becoming a Presidents Distinguished Club Name Last Name First Name
Division. Battle Ground Toastmasters Brown Craig
As Past District Governor, Alexis brings a sense Columbian Club Norris Janine
of purpose and vision to her role as Division G Columbian Club Ritter Jeannine
Governor. She meets with her team once a Shaw Bonnie
Encouraging Words Club
month over breakfast to discuss upcoming Pederson Andrew
Professionally Speaking
events, review goals, and help each other to be Salmon Speakers Otton Linda
successful. They worked together to ensure that Salmon Speakers Swartz Jeff
club officers received the training they needed
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continued to increase. This year, the club participated in the Longview event, Squirrel Fest, taking the
main stage for 40 minutes and engaged the audience in Table Topics. The event was attending by
over 7,000 people according to the local newspaper, The Daily News.
John stated that Tall Tales Contests are just one way to involve the community in Toastmasters
events. He suggests that clubs be creative, and identify festivals and other events and contact the
organizers to be part of the event. Put together a proposal and present it to theatrical, historical, and
educational groups. Propose a Tall Tales contest, debate, or demonstration meeting as way to
introduce Toastmasters to new audiences.
He recommends that the organizer use the event as a High Performance Leadership project. His
takeaway from organizing two Tall Tales events is that doing it by yourself is not effective. To be
really successful, events no matter their theme, requires a good project plan and a group who is
open and interested in experimenting with new approaches. If you are collaborating with the
organizers of an existing event, like Squirrel Fest, seek out ways that your contributions will add value
and further the objectives of the hosting organization.
To learn more about how to organize a Tall Tales contest or other event like this, contact John
Anderson, at pro@d7toastmasters.org. District 7 is very interested in supporting your club building
activities. If your club to be part of an upcoming community event with an entry fee, please contact
lgm@d7toastmasters.org.
Alexis Mason Talks Up to serve in their roles successfully. At last count,
Toastmasters by Phyllis Harmon, DTM 15 out of 18 clubs in the Division met or
exceeded the minimum of four club officers
In an article appearing in the Columbian on trained, with Leaders Edge, Salmon Speakers,
August 22, Alexis Mason discusses her journey Astoria Toastmasters, and Columbian Club
achieving the distinction of 7 officers trained.
in Toastmasters from being a shy, nervous,
sweaty palmed speaker to being the confident, The governors begin training their replacements
public speaker she is today. If you’ve not read in January, so that the Division will have a
her story, you can find it online. seamless transition to a new governor team on
July 1, 2015. Alexis and team are off to a great
I had the opportunity to spend some quality
time with Alexis recently. I found her to be witty start. I anticipate that they will reach their goals
by June 30th, and be Presidents Distinguished
and easy to share stories with. I found her to
also be a realist with the ability to think globally. Division .
Division G Welcomes July and
As an example, before the year began, she and
her area governor team had their success plans
August New Members!
mapped out, goals set, and everyone working
towards becoming a Presidents Distinguished Club Name Last Name First Name
Division. Battle Ground Toastmasters Brown Craig
As Past District Governor, Alexis brings a sense Columbian Club Norris Janine
of purpose and vision to her role as Division G Columbian Club Ritter Jeannine
Governor. She meets with her team once a Shaw Bonnie
Encouraging Words Club
month over breakfast to discuss upcoming Pederson Andrew
Professionally Speaking
events, review goals, and help each other to be Salmon Speakers Otton Linda
successful. They worked together to ensure that Salmon Speakers Swartz Jeff
club officers received the training they needed
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